National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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9437 - Woodworking machine operators

Woodworking machine operators set up, program and operate one or more woodworking machines to fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures or other wood products. They are employed in furniture, fixture and other wood products manufacturing establishments.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • boring machine operator - woodworking
    • computer numerically controlled (CNC) band saw operator
    • drill operator - woodworking
    • drum sander - woodworking
    • edge bander operator - woodworking
    • glue machine operator - woodworking
    • lathe operator - woodworking
    • planer operator - woodworking
    • rough mill operator - woodworking
    • shaper - woodworking
    • woodworking machine operator

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Cabinetmakers (See 7272 Cabinetmakers)
    • Carpenters (See 7271 Carpenters)
    • Supervisors of woodworking machine operators (See 9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Set up, program and operate one or more computer numerically controlled (CNC) or manual woodworking machines such as saws, moulders, lathes, routers, planers, edgers, pressing machines, shapers, drills and sanders to fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products
    • Operate gluing machines to glue pieces of wood together or press and affix wood veneer to wood surfaces
    • Operate preset special-purpose woodworking machines to fabricate wood products such as coat hangers, mop handles, clothes pins and other products
    • Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
    • May clean and lubricate equipment, and replace parts as necessary.
  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education is usually required.
    • On-the-job training is usually provided.
    • Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
  • Additional information

    • Mobility is common among jobs in this unit group.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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